Quite honestly I enjoyed it. There are certain qualms that can be had with older gothic literature for me...anticlimactic Endings, slow pace, and a disconnect to society as they often reflect the fears of the time. 

With the invisble man I felt myself questioning how one may go about being invisible. The author has this way of thinking that reminds me of nerds speaking about an outrageous hypothetical with real and valid counterpoints. He spent a lot of time thinking about it. 

Is Griffin loveable? God no. Do I love him anyhow? Yes. This may not be my favourite story, nor does it make my top list, however I do say I found it a fascinating and enjoyable read that has inspired me in some writing of my own.